Do you know what the requirements are for a valid will in South Africa?

Your will is one of the most, if not the most important document you will ever sign. It’s alarming that so few South Africans have a valid will with less than 15% of South Africans that pass away having a valid will. The laws governing the validity of wills in South Africa are very strict and often a will is not accepted by the Master of the High Court because of a minor formality that has not been met. We will very briefly discuss the formalities as set out in the wills act as well as pit falls we have come across in practice over the years.

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